Arms, chest & shoulders
Press-up
The full press-up from your toes — a test of upper-body and core strength.
Advanced Low impact
How to do it
- Start in a high plank: hands slightly wider than your shoulders, body straight from head to heels.
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the floor, elbows angled back.
- Lower as far as you can while keeping your body straight.
- Push the floor away to return to the plank.
Form tips
- Brace as if someone is about to poke your tummy.
- Quality over quantity — stop the set when your form slips.
Common mistakes
- Sagging hips.
- Half reps.
Easier and harder
Make it easier
Kneeling or incline press-ups.
Make it harder
Slow the lowering to four seconds, or raise your feet on a step.
